2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc.
Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, this yearly festival brings a taste of Japan to Philadelphia and highlights the beauty of Japanese sakura—the flowering cherry trees that brighten city streets and parks with their distinctive pink and white blossoms.
Festival Schedule
As the annual Cherry Blossom Festival’s centerpiece event, Sakura Weekend will take place on Saturday, April 13, 10am–5pm, and Sunday, April 14, 10am–4pm. A list of participating vendors, artists, and sponsors and the 2024 Sakura Weekend map and program schedule is now available to download.
Download Festival Map and Schedule >>
Additional festival programs are scheduled throughout late March and the month of April 2024.
Free Admission
Admission to Sakura Weekend is not ticketed and is free and open to the public.
Admission requirements will vary for other festival programs scheduled during March and April. Bookmark this page for the latest information about all festival programs.
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Sakura Weekend
The centerpiece event of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is a celebration of Japanese arts and culture alongside the blossoming cherry trees of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park.
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Friday, April 12
Sakura Weekend Kick-off at The Fallser Club with an evening of Japanese music, art, and dance
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Saturday and Sunday, April 13–14
Sakura Weekend at Fairmount Park Horticulture Center and the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Sakura Weekend – Saturday Programs >>
Sakura Weekend – Sunday Programs >>This free and public festival event held on Saturday and Sunday, will include music and dance performances, activities for the whole family, an artist’s market, food vendors, a beer garden, and much more! Over a dozen local food and merchandise vendors are scheduled to participate, including Maido!, Triple Bottom Brewing, Urasenke Philadelphia, and more.
Festival Programs
The 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival features programs scheduled throughout late March and the month of April. Bookmark this page for the latest information about all festival programs and schedules.
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Sunday, March 24
Taisho Romance—A vocal recital celebrating Japanese illustrator Takehisa Yumeji at the Philadelphia Ethical Society
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April 1–14
Sushi-making classes and contests with Madame Saito, Philadelphia’s “Queen of Sushi”
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Sunday, April 7
Press event and cherry blossom tree gifting ceremony at Independence Visitor Center
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April 8–9
Performances by Tamagawa University Taiko and Dance Troupe at Swarthmore College and West Chester University
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April 8–14
Dine In Japan—Enjoy special menus at select Japanese restaurants in the region.
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Tuesday, April 9
Calligraphy Master Ebihara Rogen and Opera Philaedelpha performance at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
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April 9—11
Lectures, performances, and workshops at the University of Pennsylvania
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April 19–27
Youth Rebellion in Japanese Cinema—Curated series at Lightbox Film Center
Acknowledgements
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia gratefully acknowledges all supporting partners and sponsors of the 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival.
Festival Title Sponsor
Supporting Festival Sponsors
Sakura Weekend
Festival Programs